[Lifting his arms out of the water, Souji stretched them out in front of him, watching droplets slide off. He was lucky to be as clear of scars as he was. In the right light, he could still see where that shadow creature Pride had stabbed him through the hand - small light lines to mark the puncture wounds all up his arms.
He tilted his head, wondering if he could really handle himself against creatures like that. He certainly hadn't run from it, a mark of pride, but if Pride hadn't stopped, he would have died there that night. He had almost died so many times in battle, and yet the only thing to have killed him here or anywhere was the cough. His head tilted the other way of its own volition as he silently considered that he'd never have a warrior's death. How strange.
His arms slipped back under the water and Souji checked his fingertips.] Or that you have a thing for dangerous people. [He smiled a little.] I wouldn't judge you for it - I like them, too. They're more interesting.
Jan. 10th | 3pm | Hot Springs
[Lifting his arms out of the water, Souji stretched them out in front of him, watching droplets slide off. He was lucky to be as clear of scars as he was. In the right light, he could still see where that shadow creature Pride had stabbed him through the hand - small light lines to mark the puncture wounds all up his arms.
He tilted his head, wondering if he could really handle himself against creatures like that. He certainly hadn't run from it, a mark of pride, but if Pride hadn't stopped, he would have died there that night. He had almost died so many times in battle, and yet the only thing to have killed him here or anywhere was the cough. His head tilted the other way of its own volition as he silently considered that he'd never have a warrior's death. How strange.
His arms slipped back under the water and Souji checked his fingertips.] Or that you have a thing for dangerous people. [He smiled a little.] I wouldn't judge you for it - I like them, too. They're more interesting.